'Constantine' News: NBC to Premiere its Newest Supernatural Drama This Week, Matt Ryan Talks Season 1
NBC has released an extended promo of its newest supernatural series, "Constantine." The show, which is about to premiere this week, is based on the DC superhero and demon hunter John Constantine, which will be played by Matt Ryan.
Constantine is described as a "chain-smoking, trench coat wearing detective" who tries to atone for his misdeeds by fighting the forces of evil with his occult powers. According to The Telegraph, while in the comic books the character is based in London, the TV series will relocate him to New York but will allow him to keep his British accent. It has also been reported that the character's frequent smoking and swearing will be toned down due to broadcast television restrictions.
Though the character was portrayed by Keanu Reeves in the 2005 movie of the same title, the producers said that the series will stay close to the comics rather than the film.
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In an interview with Moviefone, Ryan talked about what sets Constantine apart from other superheroes.
"I think what's great about him is he's not a guy in a cape, he's not a guy in a costume," said Ryan. "He's actually a working class guy who kind of looks out for the everyday man. He has all these magic spells up his sleeve and he can conjure things, but what he relies on most is his cunning and the fact that he can manipulate people."
The actor also revealed some spoilers for the first season of the show.
"We're starting out where the comic started out so we've got the whole canon in front of us. There will be stories taken directly from the comics and there will be our own stories in there as well. In the first season, what John finds is there's impending darkness coming. The barrier between hell and earth is getting thinner and all bad things are able to get through," said Ryan.
"Constantine" also stars Harold Perrineau as the angel Manny, Charles Halford as Constantine's oldest friend and companion Chas Chandler, and Angelica Celaya as Zed Martin.
"Constantine" premieres on Oct. 24 at 10 p.m. on NBC.
